Mercedes-Benz 280 CE 1979, Owner'S Manual

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Seats
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Safety Belts
Warning system:
The indicator marked “ FASTEN
SEAT BELTS” is illuminated for 4—8
seconds after turning the steering
lock key to position “ 2” . If the safety
belt of the driver’s seat is not
fastened a warning buzzer sounds
simultaneously.
Fastening of front and outer rear
seat belts (with inertia reel):
• Pull belt with tongue (1) across
shoulder and lap. The belt must
not be twisted and must be tight.
• Press tongue (1) into buckle (2)
and allow to engage audibly.
Unfastening, front and rear:
• Depress red button “ PRESS” (3)
in buckle (2).
• Return tongue (1) to initial
position.
Fastening of rear center seat belt
(without inertia reel):
• Pull belt across the lap. It must
not be twisted and must be tight.
• Press tongue into, buckle and
allow to engage audibly.
Adjustment of rear center seat belt:
To lengthen, turn belt buckle (on
LH side of belt) to be at right angles
to the belt and pull the tongue.
To shorten, pull loose end of belt.
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